Sam Smith

Smith and Petras won the Grammy for best pop duo/group performance earlier in the evening, and Petras gave an emotional speech. “Sam graciously wanted me to ...

While Petras hid underneath Smith’s fluffy pink dress during part of the duo’s “SNL” performance two weeks ago, the two came on stage together to perform their massive hit. “Sam graciously wanted me to accept this award because I’m the first transgender woman to win this award,” she said, to cheers and many of the musicians in the crowd giving her a standing ovation. As two queer musicians, the duo has set a historical precedent for the LGBTQ community, after reaching No. “It’s a take on not being able to choose religion,” she said. [Sam Smith](https://variety.com/t/sam-smith/) just outdid their recent [“Saturday Night Live” performance](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1540253&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2023%2Fmusic%2Fnews%2Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-grammys-1235510990%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.swiftype.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fpublic%2Fanalytics%2Fpc%3Fengine_key%3D1byyzyzxQM-Y595mXFkG%26doc_id%3D63d17322196a677427c43180%26_st_url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fvariety.com%252F2023%252Fmusic%252Fnews%252Fsharon-stone-saturday-night-live-sam-smith-snl-1235502149%252F%26q%3Dsam%2520smith&xs=1&xtz=480&xuuid=491ffe382957057093188079c28d1fb4&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu+%5B2%5D) with “ [Unholy](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=87443X1540253&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2023%2Fmusic%2Fnews%2Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-grammys-1235510990%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.swiftype.com%2Fapi%2Fv1%2Fpublic%2Fanalytics%2Fpc%3Fengine_key%3D1byyzyzxQM-Y595mXFkG%26doc_id%3D638a2590196a67a1e1a2a332%26_st_url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fvariety.com%252F2022%252Fmusic%252Fnews%252Fsam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-hitmakers-innovators-of-the-year-1235446522%252F%26q%3Dsam%2520smith&xs=1&xtz=480&xuuid=491ffe382957057093188079c28d1fb4&xjsf=other_click__contextmenu+%5B2%5D)” collaborator [Kim Petras](https://variety.com/t/kim-petras/) in a horror movie-inspired performance of the smash hit. Smith also donned a satanic top hat, as huge flames heated up the stage.

Sam Smith's fans have called out a reporter for misgendering the singer while covering the 2023 Grammy Awards red carpet. Smith, who uses they/them pronouns ...

Kim Petras and Sam Smith did not disappoint with their epic performance of “Unholy” at the 2023 Grammys. Learn what Kim had to say to "all the incredible ...

I just respect Sam so much that I was like, ‘I want this to be right.'" "For a good collaboration it needs to make sense, especially with someone who I respect as much Sam," she explained. "I just want to thank all the incredible transgender legends before me who kicked these doors open for me so I could be here tonight." "And they were just like, ‘You're nominated for a Grammy,' and we all started crying and jumping. "I don't want to just throw something together that isn't what sound I'm good at or where I can really take it somewhere. [Sam Smith](https://www.eonline.com/news/sam_smith) and [Kim Petras](https://www.eonline.com/news/1355112/kim-petras-channels-britney-spears-with-denim-dress-at-the-2022-american-music-awards?query=Kim%20Petras) made a lasting mark on the [2023 Grammys](https://www.eonline.com/news/grammys) with their Feb. 22 debut, it took a few years of back and forth between Sam and Kim to land on a tune for their collaboration. 1 spot on the Billboard Global 200, Billboard Global Excl. "Sam DM'd me the song and I listened to it and was immediately like, ‘OK this is incredible and so new and fresh for you as well.' I really felt like I could add my own thing to it," Kim recalled during a November interview for While "Unholy" quickly sky-rocketed to success, reaching the No. I can't believe it." During the show, Sam donned a red, patent-leather-textured ensemble, while Kim rocked a red, mini dress paired with matching boots and gloves.

LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 05 Sam Smith performs onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto. Sam Smith (Kevin Winter/Getty Images).

Last year, she [unveiled a cover](https://pitchfork.com/news/kim-petras-covers-kate-bush-running-up-that-hill-listen/) of the Kate Bush song “Running Up That Hill” as part of Amazon Music’s Pride Month celebration. [Sam Smith](https://pitchfork.com/artists/31101-sam-smith/) and [Kim Petras](https://pitchfork.com/artists/kim-petras/) performed their song “ [Unholy](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uq9gPaIzbe8)” at [the 2023 Grammy Awards](https://pitchfork.com/topics/grammys/) tonight (February 5) in Los Angeles. During their acceptance speech, Petras—the first trans woman to win the award—paid tribute to the [late artist Sophie](https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/remembering-sophies-radical-futurism/) for inspiring her. [Follow along for all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2023 Grammy Awards](https://pitchfork.com/topics/grammys/). Last month, Smith and Petras performed “Unholy” on After being introduced by [Madonna](https://pitchfork.com/artists/2637-madonna/) (who arrived onstage holding a riding crop), Smith emerged surrounded by dancers on a circular platform.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras performed "Unholy" at the 2023 Grammys with BDSM, horns and fire.

So it’s a take on not being able to choose religion and not being able to live the way that people might want you to live, because, you know, as a trans person, I’m kind of already not wanted in religion.” In the press room following the performance, Petras spoke about the inspiration behind it, saying: “I think a lot of people, honestly, have kind of labeled what I stand for and what Sam stands for as religiously not cool. Halfway through the song, Smith added a horned hat to his look. And I personally grew up wondering about religion and wanting to be a part of it, but then slowly realizing it doesn’t want me to be a part of it. Surrounded by a monochromatic wash of red lights and in front of a backdrop of fire, Smith opened up the song, encircled by dancers, wearing an ensemble and working with props that had allusions to BDSM themes. [Share this article on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&title=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes&sdk=joey&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button&app_id=1153511048447777) [Share this article on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&text=Grammys%3A%20Sam%20Smith%2C%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20%E2%80%9CUnholy%E2%80%9D%20With%20BDSM%20Themes&via=thr) [Share this article on Email](mailto:?subject=thr%20:%20Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes&body=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/%20-%20Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes) [Show additional share options](#) [Share this article on Print]() [Share this article on Comment](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/#respond) [Share this article on Whatsapp](whatsapp://send?text=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes%20-%20https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/) [Share this article on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=1&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&title=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes&summary&source=thr) [Share this article on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&title=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes) [Share this article on Pinit](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&description=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes) [Share this article on Tumblr](https://www.tumblr.com/widgets/share/tool/preview?shareSource=legacy&canonicalUrl&url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/sam-smith-kim-petras-2023-grammys-performance-1235318368/&posttype=link&title=Grammys:%20Sam%20Smith,%20Kim%20Petras%20Deliver%20Fiery%20Performance%20of%20“Unholy”%20With%20BDSM%20Themes) [Kim Petras](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/kim-petras/) and [Sam Smith](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/t/sam-smith/), who won the [2023 Grammy award](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/grammys-2023-winners-list-1235312839/) for best pop duo/group performance for “Unholy,” performed the song at Sunday’s show.

Petras, who collaborated with Smith on the pair's song "Unholy," became the first out trans artist to win the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.

Kim Petras, who performed on Sam Smith's "Unholy," made Grammys history when she became the first transgender woman to win best pop duo or group.

"All these years are going through my head of people saying I would be a niche artist and my music would only be played in gay clubs," Petras said. The video has sparked strong reactions on Twitter, where users have attacked and defended the singer. "I grew up next to a highway in nowhere-Germany, and my mother believed that I was a girl," Petras said. "I adore you, and your inspiration will forever be in my music." "Sam has been a special friend and supporter of mine," Petras said. "Sam, you are a true angel and hero in my life.

Sam Smith and Kim Petras took the 65th GRAMMY Awards to the depths with a transgressive performance of their hit song. GRAMMYs/Feb 5, 2023 - 07:22 pm.

[Samara Joy](https://www.grammy.com/artists/samara-joy/51872) was awarded the [GRAMMY for Best New Artist](https://www.grammy.com/news/samara-joy-best-new-artist-winner-2023-grammys-awards) — only the second time a jazz artist has won the award, and the first since [Esperanza Spalding](https://www.grammy.com/artists/esperanza-spalding/10114)'s win in 2011. [ Lil Wayne](https://www.grammy.com/artists/lil-wayne/4037), [Missy Elliott](https://www.grammy.com/artists/missy-misdemeanor-elliott/11451) and [Dr. [Kendrick Lamar](https://www.grammy.com/artists/kendrick-lamar/17949) was well-represented in both the General and Rap fields, and commensurately for Mr. (Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical), "Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarok" (Best Score Soundtrack For Video Games And Other Interactive Media), [Wet Leg](https://www.grammy.com/artists/wet-leg/52310) (Best Alternative Music Performance for " [Chaise Longue](https://www.grammy.com/news/wet-leg-chaise-longue-interview-video-2023-grammys-best-new-artist-meet-first-time-nominee)"), [Bonnie Raitt](https://www.grammy.com/artists/bonnie-raitt/15857) (Best Americana Performance for "Made Up Mind") and [J. Dre](https://www.grammy.com/artists/dr-dre/2199) was the [inaugural recipient](http://grammy.com/news/dr-dre-2023-grammys-global-impact-award-inaugural-recipient) of his namesake Dr. At the Telecast, [Kim Petras](https://www.grammy.com/artists/kim-petras/52054) scored a major win for the transgender community with her [Best Pop Duo/Group Performance victory](https://www.grammy.com/news/sam-smith-kim-petras-unholy-winner-best-pop-duo-group-performance-2023-grammys-watch-acceptance-speech), and [Dr. [Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical](https://www.grammy.com/news/tobias-jesso-winner-songwriter-year-non-classical-2023-grammys-watch-acceptance-speech) (Tobias Jesso Jr.) and [Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media](https://www.grammy.com/videos/assassins-creed-wins-best-score-soundtrack-video-games-interactive-media-2023-grammys-premiere-ceremony) ("Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Dawn Of Ragnarok"). ( [Aaron Neville](https://www.grammy.com/artists/aaron-neville/13759) With [The Dirty Dozen Brass Band](https://www.grammy.com/artists/the-dirty-dozen-brass-band/52267) won in that category, for "Stompin' Ground." [2023 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Complete Winners & Nominees List](https://www.grammy.com/news/2023-grammy-nominations-complete-winners-nominees-list) [Germaine Franco](https://www.grammy.com/artists/germaine-franco/51750) said she believed herself to be the first woman of color to win the GRAMMY Award. [Lin-Manuel Miranda](https://www.grammy.com/artists/lin-manuel-miranda/14941), the ensemble song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" beat out works from [Beyoncé](https://www.grammy.com/artists/beyonce-knowles/12474), [Taylor Swift](https://www.grammy.com/artists/taylor-swift/15450), [Lady Gaga](https://www.grammy.com/artists/lady-gaga/3611), [Angélique Kidjo](https://www.grammy.com/artists/angelique-kidjo/9915), and [Billie Eilish](https://www.grammy.com/artists/billie-eilish/251741) and [Finneas O’Connell](https://www.grammy.com/artists/finneas-oconnell/251939). [very first trans woman](https://www.grammy.com/news/kim-petras-unholy-sam-smith-2023-grammys-interview-video-trans-artist-slut-pop-meet-the-first-time-nominee) to ever win in the category.

Smith - who is non-binary and uses gender neutral pronouns - was seen wearing satanic headgear in the horror movie-inspired performance.

Saturday Night’ Original Cast - Mr. Saturday Night Wet Leg - Wet Leg Wet Leg - Wet Leg - WINNER A career-defining achievement, the award recognizes exceptional artists in categories ranging from Best Album to Best New Artist. Diplo - Diplo Rosalía - Motomami - WINNER Christina Aguilera - Aguilera The singer continued: 'SOPHIE especially, my friend who passed away two years ago who told me this would happen and always believed in me. Willie Nelson - The Willie Nelson Family Thank you so much for your inspiration, SOPHIE. Beyoncé - Renaissance - WINNER

Sam Smith and Kim Petras commanded attention on the red carpet at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Saturday Night’ Original Cast - Mr. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe). Saturday Night Wet Leg - Wet Leg - WINNER Nominees for Album Of The Year feature an impressive and extensive field including ABBA - Voyage, Adele - 30, Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin Ti, Beyoncé - Renaissance, Brandi Carlile - In These Silent Days, Coldplay - Music of the Spheres, Harry Styles - Harry's House, Kendrick Lamar - Mr. You develop a deep appreciation for what these people are doing beyond just the music that they make.' Diplo - Diplo 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in October The biggest contenders include Lamar, who scored eight nominations, along with Adele and Brandi Carlile, who both tied with seven. The nominees for the elite awards show were announced back in November by John Legend, Olivia Rodrigo, and other music stars. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in October. Red hot!

Cruz was responding to a clip of Sam Smith at the Grammys posted by podcaster Liz Wheeler, who said: "Demons are teaching your kids to worship Satan."

"I personally grew up wondering about religion and wanting to be a part of it, but then slowly realizing it doesn't want me to be a part of it. Yeah, you did warn me about Hollywood." I could throw up." In the press room following the performance, Petras elaborated on the performance: "I think a lot of people, honestly, have kind of labeled what I stand for and what Sam stands for as religiously not cool. "This…is…evil," commented Cruz, a Republican, of the performance in a tweet Sunday. Ted Cruz denounced the Grammys as "evil" in a tweet on Sunday.

Smith and Petras are nominated for their chart-topping hit in the category for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. While this is Smith's seventh Grammy nomination, ...

Sam Smith and Kim Petras blew everyone away with their performance of 'Unholy' and the 2023 Grammy Awards.

The entire set design was adorned with red everything, and Sam and Kim matched their scarlet-sporting ensemble of dancers – it was a full production! The win was a historic moment as Kim Petras became the first transgender woman to win the award for the award. Sam Smith and Kim Petras blew everyone away with their performance of 'Unholy' and the 2023 Grammy Awards.